Rainbows hospice is calling on people to take to the road, the water and the skies to raise money for its work supporting terminally ill children and young people.

The Loughborough-based hospice is encouraging people to sign up for a sponsored challenge in 2015 and has compiled a calendar of events to help supporters choose one that’s right for them.

Challenges around this area include the Desford triathlon, the Leicester 10k, Loughborough moonlight walk and East Midlands skydive.

There are also more extreme challenges including cycling off the beaten track in India and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

People can also sign up to national events in aid of Rainbows, including the Virgin London Marathon and the Bupa Great North Run.

Rainbows community and events manager Katie Baxter said: “We have challenges for walkers, runners, cyclists, swimmers and our events range from across the continent to here in the East Midlands.

“Some of the events are a lot tougher than others and people will need time to train so we would encourage them to sign up as soon as possible. All of our events are a fantastic opportunity to take on a challenge, get fit, meet other like-minded people and raise funds for Rainbows.”

To find out more call 0800 952 1133 or email fundraising@rainbows.co.uk or visit www.rainbows.co.uk/challenges15